Auto show

Ford brings a limited edition of 51 units limited edition of the Ford Focus, the Focus WTCC Edition.

After 35 years of guest appearances, the FIA World Touring Car Championship WTCC first time in Austria, namely at 20.5. Salzburg on the ring. Also included is the British team arena with a Ford Focus, the near-by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is driven. Ford Austria has taken this as an opportunity and brings a limited edition of 51 pieces special edition of Focus on the market, the Focus WTCC Edition.


It is driven by the 1.6 liter special edition EcoBoost engine with 182 horsepower. Besides xenon headlights, Leder-/Stoffpolsterung, winter package, tinted side windows, the Easy Driver package and the Ford Individual styling features of the Focus WTCC package also has some technical changes.

Thus provides a customized Remus muffler with 101 mm diameter for the necessary spell, an Eibach lowering kit and 18 "Team Dynamics Le Mans alloy wheels with Continental Sport Contact tires for proper maintenance and Außenfolierung in carbon and pearlescent look for a suitable optical appearance.

If you would like to mention one of 51 copies should be your own, and € 28 990 have to decide, given the small number of items quickly.

Exterior
As for the look of the new sports variant of the Focus, Ford has made life even difficult. Because the latest generation of compact cologne is already in series drawn extremely athletic. The front sill is roughly similar to the tight powerful design of the 257 kW/350 hp special edition RS500 the previous generation.


The new Focus ST is set to return to Ford so streamlined. The narrow slit between the bonnet and bumper, radiator is the Focus ST is completely closed. The two, the "cooler mouth" of the serial Focus dividing struts fall away at ST. Instead, a contoured front apron emphasizes the sportiness of the new Ford Focus ST. The slope remains largely intact, only the side skirts are finished in body color and the rear wheel slightly more contoured. Similarly, the rear view. Catcher in the Focus ST is the new exhaust system, the dumbbell-shaped tube has been integrated into the bumper in the middle.

Interior
The intrinsic value of the issued Ford Focus ST were adapted to a regular Focus Titanium in the highest level of equipment. The only differences are some applications of brushed aluminum on the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob and leather sports seats and rear seats by Recaro.

Centrally in the dashboard also an additional instrument carrier has been integrated, via which the driver oil pressure and temperature, and the current boost pressure can read off of the turbocharger. As the infotainment system is like the Ford Focus Titanium is a Sony system. Its control also works on thousands of buttons of the Focus ST and iDrive was not pooled in a central control unit a la BMW.


Engine
With the new model generation Ford Focus ST still puts on a proper power shovel nach.Lieferte the old Focus 04 have a 2.5-liter five-cylinder inline engine 166 kW/225 hp, the new Focus ST from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder Turbo-fired with 184 kW/250 hp. This should be the Ford Focus ST by far the strongest combination in the compact class. As well, the Focus ST moves, but Ford would not reveal. Special driving event for the Focus ST will follow shortly. In the state of the potent four-cylinder engine sounded amazingly calm and cultivated in any case.

Price of 2013 Focus ST starts at $23,700.

Ford Focus RS with 330 hp: Confirmed 2015. The third generation of the Ford Focus RS will go on sale in 2015, according to senior hands of Ford have confirmed to the British publication Autocar. The new Ford Focus RS engine mount a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbo in a transverse position, which would develop 330 hp of maximum power, sent directly to the front wheels, and equip a limited slip differential. Also, new symposer Sound system incorporated to amplify engine noise in the cabin. See the third-generation Focus RS, with 330 hp ...

A Focus RS, to market globally
As recently confirmed the proper sphere of the American firm, around 2015 appears the third generation Focus RS, which could undergo a substantial change in relation to the model of the second brood, going through a revolution of its aesthetics, both external inside and in the engine model, which will be the same as the Ford Mustang in the European version.
This new model will spread almost entirely to international markets, to exit and reach the Asian American in full swing, or Europe, plunged into a deep crisis, investing in niche markets hitherto unknown to the American manufacturer.
Barb Samardzich, vice president of product development at Ford Europe, announced the publication Autocar, that "we have focused on developing vehicles for global markets", as seen in the cases of the European Mustang, Edge or the new Fiesta .
Motor and its features
Under the hood, ride the four cylinder engine of 2.3 liters, which will achieve maximum power of 330 HP, due to the introduction of a turbocharger. The block will stay at the transverse position to deliver all this new power to the front axle.
Therefore, the U.S. manufacturer intends to use a limited slip differential (LSD), a superior braking system and tires for more grip and size, for siting being the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and BMW M135i, among other models.
This same engine is completely respectful of the environment and reduced consumption present, when installing a new system of direct injection and a turbo to help the efficiency of the engine, which at first was thought to develop electrically and each rear wheel to even further increase the power and reduce emissions. Subsequently, it was discarded due to its high cost.
More news
The carrier is most sports, and serve the Sound symposer, a sound system to amplify the motor, and a safety valve to prevent leakage.
Other improvements include changing Revoknuckle front suspension that was developed for the last RS, but rejected by the current ST because engineers thought in an electronic solution to handle its torque. The RS incorporates this type of suspension, as engineers are convinced that they will win in braking, steering and traction aids. In 2015, a new Focus RS ...

Exterior and Interior
Ford Focus 2013 For a year the current edition is available on the market. She comes in appearance to modern, well made and for the middle class. Space is available in front properly, it is to close in the rear. Fit into the luggage compartment of around 300 to almost 1150 liters. Visibility is restricted to the rear. At the service has to get used to. For the large lever protruding from the center console there are certainly more elegant solutions.



Engine
In the tested four-cylinder is a thoroughly civilized 1.6-liter with 85/115 kW / 270 hp and stronger Newton meters from an early age at 2000 rpm. The diesel makes this focus on fast speed of 190. A well-balanced six-speed manual transmission in this case the force to the front wheels. In connection therewith, at least in a provided data about four and a half liter.

Dynamics & Safety
The chassis is a very good compromise between sportiness and comfort is achieved. In curves improves the active vehicle dynamics control with traction control the car. The steering could be a somewhat more direct feedback from the road. The brakes provide stable delay. Among other things, stability program and side and head airbags are already contributing to the standard occupant protection.

Series & Specials
There are three facilities with titanium as the highest of them. The basic package is already included as central locking with remote control and trip computer. From stage two will be added such as radio and air conditioning. The Titanium is equipped ex works with hill start assist, cruise control, including limiter, climate control, leather steering wheel, fog lamps, front sport seats and 16-inch wheels with size 215 tires.